How far is Baychester, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Baychester, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.87 mi
00h 25m
Flight
5.37 mi
8.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.37 mi
Kilometers
8.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.87 mi
Kilometers
15.88 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Fri, Nov 6, 8:49 PM EST
Return by in Baychester
Fri, Nov 6, 9:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baychester
2026-11-06T20:23
Arrive Yonkers
Fri, Nov 6, 8:49 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baychester
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wakefield
NY

A town in Westchester County, New York.

From Baychester
3.6 mi
00h 12m
To Yonkers
6.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baychester and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baychester and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Bruner Avenue

    11 m · 7 sec · Bruner Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arnow Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Arnow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Gun Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gun Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway

    100 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South

    2492 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

    700 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

    120 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baychester and Yonkers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Gun Hill Road
2.68 mi · 27%
Broadway
2.08 mi · 21%
Mosholu Parkway
1.34 mi · 14%
NY 9A South
0.47 mi · 5%
Arnow Avenue
0.26 mi · 3%
Henry Hudson Parkway
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Gun Hill Road

Turn right onto East Gun Hill Road

2.68 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 12m from Baychester
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baychester and Rain near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baychester to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Baychester and 6.2 miles from Yonkers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Baychester and Rain near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.

RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

6 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baychester and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 5.37 mi (8.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Baychester

Baychester is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8692800, -73.8364500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Yonkers

#2 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Bruner Avenue (-73.83652, 40.869261)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.87 $1.70 $3.41
Premium $5.27 $1.84 $3.69
Diesel $6.47 $2.26 $4.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Baychester and Yonkers. The current time is 20:23:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.